Heart Attack

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Follow-up Treatment

Patients who suffer a heart attack are admitted to a cardiac care unit (CCU), usually for the first several days. In the CCU, the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and heart rhythm are carefully monitored. Patients also are carefully monitored for recurring chest pain and shortness of breath.

Blood tests usually are performed every 8 hours for the first 24 hours to help assess the amount of heart damage. If intravenous unfractionated heparin is administered, regul...Read the full article